Principal Consultant (Peatland Restoration)

Principal Consultant (Peatland Restoration) – Renewables – United Kingdom Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their Consultancy client with the appointment of a Principal Consultant to join their esteemed Environmental and Consents team. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a leading international consultancy and work primarily on Peatland restoration projects. The role can be based from either Stirling, Glasgow, Horsley, Inverness or Dalry. Main Tasks and Responsibilities • To be a technical lead for peatland assessments and peatland restoration projects providing advice on onshore renewable/restoration projects; • To ensure the successful co-ordination, delivery and quality assurance of the hydrology team inputs (soils, peat, hydrogeology and hydrology) to EIAR renewables projects; • To ensure the successful co-ordination, delivery and quality assurance of EIAR supporting documents, including but not limited to management plans; • Assist in mentoring and development of the staff, as part of growing and developing the team; and • Play an active role in business development. General Responsibilities • Take responsibility for the on-time, on-quality and on-budget delivery of projects assigned to you and staff under your supervision; • Manage internal and external resource available to achieve this; • Ensure financial reporting is undertaken as detailed in any relevant contract (usually monthly); • Ensure that projects are scheduled and prioritised; • Ensure that tasks are assigned to relevant personnel; • Write and review technical reports and other project deliverables in accordance with our clients standards and technical governance expectations in line with client needs; • Carry out necessary QA checks on written material produced by you and your project team (to include third party contractors); • Liaise with senior members of the team to ensure adequate support is delivered for pieces of work requiring assistance across the sub-team and wider department, and for final approval in the QA process; • Utilise Project tools (within IFS) to ensure project deliverability to required timescales; and • Advise clients on the most appropriate route, and the required work involved, for them to meet their objectives. Managing and Mentoring Staff • Line management of staff and/or leadership of a significant team/discipline; • Take a proactive mid level leadership role within the department; • Ensure the team is appropriately utilised where relevant; • Ensure appropriate resourcing is in place and staff are not over/under committed; • Provide assistance to directors for general management of wider sub-team; and • Mentoring and succession planning implementation. Technical Expertise • Be a technical lead in both peat assessment and peat restoration; • Ensure up to date peat management practice is being adhered to; • Be a technical lead in peat related projects; • Input to EIAR chapters, including peat, soils, geology, hydrogeology and hydrology; • Input to developing supporting management plans; and • Ensure management of technical deliverables and the hydrology team. Business Development • Support with business development in preparing and reviewing proposals; • Input to and support tender submissions; • Aid in the identification of potential future work streams; • Raise our clients profile via presentation/publication/attendance at target events; and • Build a network of client and industry relationships to anticipate their needs. Training • Keep up to date with knowledge of relevant legislation; • Maintain knowledge of best practices within planning/development/environmental consultancy; • Maintain knowledge of the renewable energy industry; • Identify and attend conferences/training courses when required; • Undertake continued professional development (CPD) and work towards obtaining chartership in relevant field of study; • Support team members in developing competencies and training needs; and • Enforce and maintain Health and Safety regulations within the C&E department and ensure that best practice is being adhered to. Should the opportunity be of interest please send your CV to stuart.mitchelledenscott.com

Location: Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 1/28/2025